BAKED WRAPPED TILAPIA

Baked Wrapped Tilapia image

Provided by Kitchen Witch Steph

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 inch cube fresh gingerroot, finely chopped (or grated)
2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped (or grated)
2 green onions, finely chopped (green part only)
fresh chili pepper, to taste
1 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil (or safflower)
1 dash toasted sesame oil
1 dash soy sauce
1 dash fish sauce
4 teaspoons dark maple syrup
4 (4 ounce) fresh tilapia fillets (or other firm-fleshed whitefish)
4 large banana leaves (or unbleached parchment paper)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F
Combine all topping ingredients in a bowl.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Place a fillet on each banana leaf and divide topping evenly among them, spreading it over the top.
Fold each banana leaf over to form a packet around each fillet and seal the edge of each packet with a small piece of aluminum foil, crimping it tightly. Place on a baking sheet and bake 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.1, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 56.7, Sodium 73.3, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 4.3, Protein 23.1